YoloinOhio Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-wings-in-buffalo The best wings are from.. Gabriel’s Gate. The wings there held a sense of authority that I imagine every other wing in town aspires to. The sauce was balanced to a tee, with equal, dedicated effort put in by the heat, acidity, and creaminess. It was the kind of sauce you’d put on nearly everything: meats, vegetables, and snacks (say...popcorn). You might not admit to it, but you’d toss a damn salad in it, in the privacy of your home, away from the eyes of the folks who have never experienced the righteousness that is that sauce. They wouldn’t understand. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I’m sure the friggin bar bil will be in there. Their wings were so much better twenty years ago. Not same for you outta towners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-wings-in-buffalo The best wings are from.. Totally agree. I always answer with this when asked, and I send people there from out of town also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Seasons1992 said: Totally agree. I always answer with this when asked, and I send people there from out of town also. It has a nice patio in summer.. kind of a hole in the wall place inside but sometimes those places are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: It has a nice patio in summer.. kind of a hole in the wall place inside but sometimes those places are the best Holes in the wall have the best food. Stay away from crappy chains.they suck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Helpmenow said: Holes in the wall have the best food. Stay away from crappy chains.they suck Agreed. I was happy to see he also went to Gene McCarthy's....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 i lived right up the road on north street. i literally walked out of my apartment, straight down the street, and it was on my left. fantastic wings, and great fish fries, (frys?). all of their food was good if i remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Never been to mccarthy’s. Been to doc Sullivan’s. Good wings there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Not surprised to see Elmo’s second but Mammoser’s 3rd was interesting. Been a few years but didn’t like the ones i got there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Gate’s wings are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Couldn’t get into elmo’s Tiny place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Can't wait for their article on Sponge Candy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Amherst Ale House should be on the list imo definitely top 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 6 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Not surprised to see Elmo’s second but Mammoser’s 3rd was interesting. Shussh! Don't tell anyone outside of the Southtowns about Mammoser's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 A little off topic, but... I just made my annual batch of "Sal's Sassy Sauce" over the weekend. (Sal's Birdland in Rochester.) Back in the '80's we used to order their take-outs at least once a week. I could put their sauce on just about anything. (It's the best, Jerry. The best!) Give me a shout if you want the recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 37 minutes ago, Lurker said: Shussh! Don't tell anyone outside of the Southtowns about Mammoser's.... I need to go back. I didn’t like them last time, but Can’t remember why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I need to go back. I didn’t like them last time, but Can’t remember why They can be a little drier than some places, but then again, I don't like "goopy" wings (aka Duffs)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 What? No Applebee's? ESPN is gonna hear about this! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) Nine-Eleven Tavern in South Buffalo blows them all away. Just a tavern... Cash only, but out of this world. Bloomfield off of South Park: https://www.google.com/search?q=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&oq=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&aqs=chrome..69i57.9206j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:7539811684834992038,rc_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern,ru_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern Edited January 22, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Nine-Eleven Tavern in South Buffalo blows them all away. Just a tavern... Cash only, but out of this world. Bloomfield off of South Park: https://www.google.com/search?q=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&oq=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&aqs=chrome..69i57.9206j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:7539811684834992038,rc_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern,ru_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nine-Eleven+Tavern/@42.8451743,-78.8232913,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m8!1e2!3m6!1sAF1QipOTOAI1Hnp0L0VxOILIvwADREK4K7KFRBe1iO-k!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipOTOAI1Hnp0L0VxOILIvwADREK4K7KFRBe1iO-k%3Dw203-h270-k-no!7i3024!8i4032!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x68a2cac79beddfa6!8m2!3d42.8451743!4d-78.8232913 Edited January 22, 2019 by Lurker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 This was posted on the internet at least back in the summer.THe date on the article is July 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 OK, it’s on my list for my annual pilgrimage in 2019. I tried to get to Duff’s last year on Sheridan. Time was tight, and my memory failed me. As a teen we went there more for the beer than wings. I assumed I could steal an odd chair at the bar, but no bar? I didnt wait an hour plus for a table of one. Should have ordered some to go, but I just went the my old HS football game. What a great weekend! (Despite a gameday meltdown.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 20 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-wings-in-buffalo The best wings are from.. Gabriel's Gate The Gate would have been my choice without even clicking on the article. Specifically went there in the fall during my annual trip to Buffalo and was not disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Wacka said: This was posted on the internet at least back in the summer.THe date on the article is July 30. Cut him some slack, will ya? Don't you know 26CB quit us?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Wings are so expensive.... but sooo good glad I live in the pizza and wings capital of America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coloradobillsfan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I had Bar Bills over xmas break and they were simply fantastic. Nothing but clean bones on the table when we were done; not even leaving the little nibs of meat on the ends. So if they are even better at Gabriel's Gate then they must be spectacular! And if I don't have to stand *inside* a coat rack while waiting for a table like at BB's then that's another bonus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, coloradobillsfan said: I had Bar Bills over xmas break and they were simply fantastic. Nothing but clean bones on the table when we were done; not even leaving the little nibs of meat on the ends. So if they are even better at Gabriel's Gate then they must be spectacular! And if I don't have to stand *inside* a coat rack while waiting for a table like at BB's then that's another bonus. Go to Nine-Eleven Tavern. They will tell you right off the bat that it's a 45 minute wait. But worth it. I think they wait till the oil reheats, don't just keep dropping them. It blows Barbill out of water. Yet... It's just a SouthBFLo bar. The gold standard of wings! Cash only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 22 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Nine-Eleven Tavern in South Buffalo blows them all away. Just a tavern... Cash only, but out of this world. Bloomfield off of South Park: https://www.google.com/search?q=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&oq=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&aqs=chrome..69i57.9206j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:7539811684834992038,rc_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern,ru_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 A few others..Frank's on Broadway in Lancaster and Eddie Brady on chip& genesee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 11:24 AM, Seasons1992 said: Agreed. I was happy to see he also went to Gene McCarthy's....... Great beer at Gene's. Old First Ward Brewing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 8:57 PM, ExiledInIllinois said: Nine-Eleven Tavern in South Buffalo blows them all away. Just a tavern... Cash only, but out of this world. Bloomfield off of South Park: https://www.google.com/search?q=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&oq=nine+elevan+south+buffalo&aqs=chrome..69i57.9206j0j7&client=ms-android-verizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#trex=m_t:lcl_akp,rc_f:nav,rc_ludocids:7539811684834992038,rc_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern,ru_q:Nine-Eleven%20Tavern Gonna have to disagree with this. I did not like them at all to be nice about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 5 hours ago, coloradobillsfan said: I had Bar Bills over xmas break and they were simply fantastic. Nothing but clean bones on the table when we were done; not even leaving the little nibs of meat on the ends. So if they are even better at Gabriel's Gate then they must be spectacular! And if I don't have to stand *inside* a coat rack while waiting for a table like at BB's then that's another bonus. Just had bar bill for first time a week or two ago. Very good. Gabriels gate for some reason wont give me a crispy wing. I want to like them but the wings have been "soggy" the few times ive been there despite ordering them extra crispy each time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 hours ago, Not at the table Karlos said: Gonna have to disagree with this. I did not like them at all to be nice about it. Oh my God... They taste like crispy candy there. What was wrong with your order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 24 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Oh my God... They taste like crispy candy there. What was wrong with your order? The wings were perfectly cooked but i didn't like the sauce. The taste turned my stomach. Wasnt a fan of the fries either. Ended up there on a drunk night a few months ago and tried them again. I ate half a wing. Nobody wanted the rest. They ended up sitting in fridge for a while and got thrown out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 11 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: The wings were perfectly cooked but i didn't like the sauce. The taste turned my stomach. Wasnt a fan of the fries either. Ended up there on a drunk night a few months ago and tried them again. I ate half a wing. Nobody wanted the rest. They ended up sitting in fridge for a while and got thrown out. Well, at least they didn’t come with ranch..... ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: The wings were perfectly cooked but i didn't like the sauce. The taste turned my stomach. Wasnt a fan of the fries either. Ended up there on a drunk night a few months ago and tried them again. I ate half a wing. Nobody wanted the rest. They ended up sitting in fridge for a while and got thrown out. Wow... Maybe I am easy. You can't screw sauce up... I won't even let Little Caesar's wings go to waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 When I was back for the opener last year I tried to get into Duffs on Sheridan. Huge Saturday afternoon crowd waiting outside. I went in figuring I could get one seat at the bar.....only to realize they don’t HAVE a bar. Odd, since growing up we mostly went there for the (under age) beer! That’s how I remember it, but I guess we were always at a table. Very disappointing as I didn’t get my wing fix satisfied. I’ll plan better next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Wow... Maybe I am easy. You can't screw sauce up... I won't even let Little Caesar's wings go to waste. Wings never go to waste in my house. Thats how bad they were. The plain corned beef and bread sandwich was very underwhelming as well. Didnt like any food they had plus the place hasnt been cleaned in years(thick dust and cobwebs everywhere) and the staff is very rude to say the least. I would recommend little Caesars wings before nine eleven(maybe not that bad but close) 21 minutes ago, Augie said: When I was back for the opener last year I tried to get into Duffs on Sheridan. Huge Saturday afternoon crowd waiting outside. I went in figuring I could get one seat at the bar.....only to realize they don’t HAVE a bar. Odd, since growing up we mostly went there for the (under age) beer! That’s how I remember it, but I guess we were always at a table. Very disappointing as I didn’t get my wing fix satisfied. I’ll plan better next year. If you get there and theres a long wait call and order take out. Usually takes 20 mins. We do it all the time amd sit at the picnic benches outside Edited January 23, 2019 by Not at the table Karlos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Elmo's cajun are the best wings I've had in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 8 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said: Wings never go to waste in my house. Thats how bad they were. The plain corned beef and bread sandwich was very underwhelming as well. Didnt like any food they had plus the place hasnt been cleaned in years(thick dust and cobwebs everywhere) and the staff is very rude to say the least. I would recommend little Caesars wings before nine eleven. If you get there and theres a long wait call and order take out. Usually takes 20 mins. We do it all the time amd sit at the picnic benches outside I am a bit skeptical. An old school tavern playing by their own rules. When we went there... We even said: "Betcha this place turns the fussy neat freaks off... The wait probably breaks them too... But better for us!" It's very "South Buffalo", which could put people off too. It's a dive... But we found the food great. Yeah you gotta get past it being a dive. Those are the best places. I find your review totally out of joint. Agree to disagree. The good thing is, it (your review) may scare people off... So the place doesn't "take off" and go down hill. It does seem, that they don't need any more business, the place was packed. Word of mouth may be a bad thing. I think the cash only thing too would turn people off too. To each their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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